The understanding that "we are called" and "we are sent" is at the foundation of our faith. The scriptures are full of stories of persons who responded to a call and were sent on mission for God. Abraham and Sarah, our parents in the faith, met God in the desert and entered into a covenant that from that moment claimed a people dedicated to God's mission. Miriam heard the call and was sent to care for her baby brother. Moses heard the call coming from a bush that was burning but not consumed and was sent to lead his people out of captivity. Isaiah had a vision of God in the Temple and heard the voice of the Lord saying "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?"; and Isaiah answered "Here am I, send me!" (Isaiah 6:1-8)
The vitality of the volunteer movement within The United Methodist Church is one of the most exciting things happening in the church today. Volunteers testify to lives transformed and congregations renewed as they become involved in this kind of mission outreach. New relationships are developed with persons from other cultures and traditional walls of division are torn away as we risk involvement in response to God's call to Christian mission.
| Volunteers at McCurdy School |
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Short-term volunteers commit to working from two weeks to a few months. The availability of housing and the needs of McCurdy School are considered when accepting VIMs for service. All VIMs work closely with the staff of McCurdy School.
Long term volunteers commit themselves for at least one semester, and often, for a full school year. Because they have the time to get to know the students and earn their trust, these VIMs typically work as tutors or library and classroom aides. Many long-term volunteers also work in the maintenance department and school offices.
We try to match volunteers with their interests and skills, but VIMs need to be flexible, as sometimes assignments may not exactly meet expectations. Allow God to surprise you with some new experiences! VIMs live in the dormitory and may eat lunch in the cafeteria for a nominal fee when school is in session. To be considered a full-time volunteer, you are asked to work 35 hours per week.
| Opportunities to Serve at McCurdy |
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Possible volunteer tasks include office work, assisting teachers, tutoring, working in the maintenance department, or assisting the Office of Church Relations with the Campbell’s Label program and/or mailings. Other duties may include assisting in the before and after school programs, substitute teaching or working in the music department.
Call (505) 753-7221, ext. 268, for an application or for more information.
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